Paragraph 1

after the definition of “document”, insert the following definition—

“In this Order—

• “electronic communication” has the meaning given in section 15(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000^f1;”;

in the definition of “questionnaire” after the word “Regulations” insert—

“, and for this purpose a form is taken to be supplied where the Secretary of State has published it on a website and has notified a local planning authority of—

1. (i)

   publication of the form on the website,

2. (ii)

   the address of the website, and

3. (iii)

   the place on the website where the form may be accessed, and how it may be accessed.”.